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Nice, but Not Quite What I was Looking For

Revisado: 10-03-23

This book is definitely humorous and will be of interest to some people. However, they spent what I thought was much too long introducing their book, so much so that I wondered if they were going to get to the actual book. 90 minutes in listening and even then the book was loaded with personal personal feelings and examples, but light on actual tips or advice. While there is value in learning from the personal experiences of others, it just didn't suit me personally. I read some of the later chapter headings which looked like they could possibly be more informative, so I may skip to those at a later time. Kudos to the authors for writing a book a positive, faith based book about friendship. Certainly everything right about that.

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A Classic Read

Revisado: 03-15-12

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Read this in high school for a book report, listened to it again in my 40's for a much different perspective. Nothing like a good Edith Wharton character study whenever I'm in the mood for Old New York.

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Another Great Read by Kate Morton

Revisado: 03-15-12

Would you listen to The Forgotten Garden again? Why?

There are so many intricate things about The Forgotten Garden that seemed to tie in together, there are probably some things I missed the first time where if I read again I'll undoubtedly go

What did you like best about this story?

Secret gardens, a mystery from the past, romance, far away lands, what's not to like?

What about Caroline Lee’s performance did you like?

Caroline Lee's imitation of American accents crack me up! Especially the American tourist in the Art Museum asking Ruby if there is a cafe within the museum, much to Ruby's chagrin. Makes me wonder what Australians and Brits really think of Americans.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

This book was much too long and a bit too wordy to want to listen to in one setting, yet I knew not to wait too long or else I would forget all of the details.

Any additional comments?

Kate Morton is one of my newer faves. Although I preferred The House at Riverton, The Forgotten Garden was quite good in its own right. I love this particular genre and wish there was more literature like it. Bravo to Kate Morton who can tell a captivating story without relying on foul language, graphic sex, and other gimmicks which unfortunately is rather prevalent in today's literature. The story truly stands on its own, the sign of an excellent writer! Looking forward to many more Kate Morton novels in the years to come.

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